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EXILIA: New Album Title, Release Date, Cover Artwork Revealed

Italian female-fronted quartet EXILIA has set "My Own Army" as the title of its new album, due on January 30, 2009 via AFM Records. The CD was recorded at Principal Studios in Ottmarsbocholt (near Münster),Germany. ILL NINO drummer Dave Chavarri joined the band in the studio to produce a selection...

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GEORGE LYNCH: 'DON Enjoys Having The Control Of His DOKKEN Tribute Band'

Blogs N' Roses recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Blogs N' Roses: You're a pretty disciplined musician, what percentage of your life is dedicated to just playing the guitar? Lynch: A...

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DEEP PURPLE: Munich Footage Available

Video footage of DEEP PURPLE's November 15, 2008 concert in Munich, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of "eblinternational"). According to a posting on the Deep Purple Appreciation Society web site, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan's new solo album, "One Eye On Morocco", is now due out in January 2...

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SLAYER's TOM ARAYA On New METALLICA Album, OBAMA's Election Victory

Austrian heavy 'zine Stormbringer.at conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist Tom Araya of the California thrash metal veterans SLAYER prior to the band's November 16, 2008 concert in Vienna, Austria. Watch the 24-minute chat below. During the interview, Araya was asked if he has heard METALLICA...

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ICED EARTH Mainman: 'I've Never Lied About Anyone Who Has Ever Been In This Band'

Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. KNAC.COM: Do you see any similarities that may exist between what is going on in this country and what happened just before the fall of Rome? Schaffer: Absolu...

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JETBOY Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

California rockers JETBOY have announced the addition of drummer Doug Hovan to the group's ranks. Hovan will be replacing Jeff Moscone, who will be lending his youthful enthusiasm to a host of new projects. "It's never easy losing an accomplished musician like Jeff," said rhythm guitar player and co...

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IVORY KNIGHT Guitarist To Record Solo CD

Rob Gravelle, guitarist for the Canadian power metal group IVORY KNIGHT, has decided to take a sabbatical from the band to record his debut solo CD, tentatively entitled "No Plan B". Rob joined IVORY KNIGHT in 2000 and played on the band's two albums, "Up from the Ashes" and "Unconscience". His deci...

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VELVET REVOLVER's SORUM Comments On MITCH MITCHELL's Passing

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum has released the following statement regarding the passing of Mitch Mitchell, drummer for the JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE, who was found dead in a Portland hotel room yesterday morning (November 12): "Dear friends and lovers of great rock. Lost the gre...

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FATE Parts Ways With Singer, Seeks Replacement

Reunited Danish hard rockers FATE have parted ways with singer Per Johansson. "The decision is mutual but this does not mean that this it is the end of FATE; couldn't be more far from it!" the band writes in a statement. "FATE will continue playing and is now looking for a new singer to fill ...

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JEFF WALKER 'Would Like To' Record New CARCASS Studio Album

Bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker of reactivated British extreme metal legends CARCASS was interviewed by the Brazilian edition of Rolling Stone magazine after the band's November 9, 2008 concert in São Paulo. Watch the three-and-a-half-minute clip below. According to M.A.D. Tourbooking, CARCASS is the f...

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EXPERIENCE HENDRIX Comments On MITCH MITCHELL's Passing

Mitch Mitchell, the innovative drummer who anchored the JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE, has died at the age of 62. Mitchell passed away on November 12 in Portland, Oregon of natural causes. The London native had completed an 18-city American tour as a featured performer with Experience Hendrix, a series co...

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RON JARZOMBEK: New In-Depth Interview Available

Lamentations of the Flame Princess have posted a lenghty in-depth interview by long-time Metal Maniacs contributor Matt Johnsen with legendary Texas-based guitarist Ron Jarzombek. Topics discussed range from Jarzombek's latest venture, BLOTTED SCIENCE, also featuring bassist Alex Webster (CANNIBAL C...

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NAKED BEGGARS Announces New Touring Guitarist

NAKED BEGGARS, the band featuring CINDERELLA bassist Eric Brittingham and his wife Inga (vocals),has issued the following update: "NAKED BEGGARS are happy to welcome Brandon Gibbs as our guitar player for the upcoming shows! Kris [Casamento] has prior obligations and could not play these shows. Bra...

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DESTRUCTION: Track Featuring EXODUS, ANNIHILATOR Guitarists Posted Online

German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION have uploaded the song "Urge - The Greed Of Gain" featuring solos from Gary Holt (EXODUS) and Jeff Waters (ANNIHILATOR) alongside that of DESTRUCTION's own Mike Sifringer. Commented DESTRUCTION frontman Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer: "This is my favourite track o...

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DC4 Hits The Studio

DC4, the Los Angeles-based hard rock band featuring former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson alongside brothers Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, ODIN) on lead vocals and guitar, Shawn Duncan (ODIN) on drums and Matt Duncan on bass, has entered the Skull Seven studio with producers Bill Metoyer (SLAYER, LIZZY...